Holiday Bell Carol by Elliot Del Borgo. For String Orchestra (violin I, violin II, viola, cello, contrabass, rehearsal piano). Orchestra Music. Grade 1.5. Score only. Duration 2:40. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.14031).
This piece will make an ideal holiday program selection. It is reminiscent of "Ukranian Bell Carol" but is much easier to play. The textural varieties and straightforward harmonic background give the piece a mature sound, and the comfort level of the parts should allow the students to play musically with great confidence.

Christmas Tryptich by Elliot Del Borgo. For String Orchestra (violin I, violin II, viola, cello, bass). Orchestra Music. Grade 5. Score only. Duration 5:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.14561).
A very playable arrangement of three familiar carols ("O Come, All Ye Faithful," "What Child Is This?," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"), this holiday suite allows the students to produce a full, sonorous tone. While the technical demands are not great, the impact of the piece is very strong.

The Joyous Sounds of Christmas (Holiday). By Elliot Del Borgo. Arranged by Santa Cruz. For String Orchestra (violin I, violin II, viola, cello, contrabass, piano (rehearsal only)). String Music. Grade 1. Score only. Duration 4:25. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.16661).
A very playable suite of three Christmas carols ('Good King Wenceslas,' 'Away in a Manger,' and 'Oh Come, All Ye Faithful') this grouping will make an enjoyable addition to any Christmas program. The viola and 2nd violin are virtually the same to strengthen the middle voices of the orchestra. The warm, full sound will be very appealing to both players and audience.

Magnificat in F - Viola by Johann A. Hasse. Arranged by Martin Banner. For viola. Advent, Christmas. Medium. Viola Part. Published by Roger Dean Publishing (LO.30-1175R).
My soul magnifies the Lord. And my spirit has rejoiced in God my savior. Written at the end of the eighteenth century for SATB choir, oboes, and strings, this major work includes lush choral writing along with lyric arias for alto, tenor, and bass soloists.

Christmas Solos for Beginning Viola. (Level 1). By Craig Duncan. For Viola. Solos. Building Excellence. Christmas. Beginning. Book. 40 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.94669).
ISBN 9781562222765. Christmas. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Sixteen favorite Christmas hymns and songs for viola. These arrangements are easily accessible, with no page turns or double stops. Suggested bowings are included. This book contains both melody and harmony parts with piano accompaniment which can be used with the violin and cello books in the same series. The pieces can be enjoyed in a number of instrumental settings, either as solos, duets, or in ensembles with other string instruments. Suggested uses are: solo viola with piano accompaniment, viola duets with cello, violin, and/or piano, and trios with cello and violin. Pull-out viola part.

This is an exclusive arrangements for viola & piano of EASY skill level from the original composition by Miscellaneous. This title is available as instant sheet music download. Contents: smile and show your dimple, easter parade, agnus dei, be thou my vision, i know that my redeemer liveth, panis angelicus, o lord most holy, christ arose, arioso, dank sei dir herr, ave verum corpus, k618, k 618, christ the lord is risen today, he lives on high,

This is an exclusive arrangements for viola & piano of EASY skill level from the original composition by Miscellaneous. This title is available as instant sheet music download. Contents: black velvet band, danny boy, finnegan's wake, girl i left behind me, the irish rover, jug of punch, molly malone, cockles and mussels, seven drunken nights, whiskey in the jar, the wild rover, patrick day, patrick's day

This is an exclusive arrangements for violin & viola of EASY skill level from the original composition by Miscellaneous. This title is available as instant sheet music download. Contents: black velvet band, danny boy, finnegan's wake, girl i left behind me, the irish rover, jug of punch, molly malone, cockles and mussels, seven drunken nights, whiskey in the jar, the wild rover, patrick day, patrick's day

Christmas Strings: Viola, Violin 3 & Ensemble Score. (for Solo and Ensemble). By Donald Miller. For Viola. Ensemble (Mixed). Christmas. Beginning. Book. 68 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21360).
ISBN 9780786675609. Christmas. 8.5x11 inches.
These books are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment, or as duets or trios, as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra, the piano accompaniment should not be used. The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA (American String Teachers Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. If performed with full orchestra, no solo parts should be played except the 1st violin part. Note also, if you wish to perform these works with full orchestra and you are short certain instruments, you still have some flexibility with the score. For example, if there are not enough violas for balance, the viola (harmony part) and 3rd violin part are identical. The part may be played with all 3rd violins or equally divided between 3rd violins and violas.

Kids' Counterpoint: Volume 1 for 2 Violas by Lee Burswold. Arranged by Barbara Burswold. For 2 violas. Instrumental Ensemble - Strings. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (LA.721456).
Offering seven original duets, this collection features vivid personality and character for elementary violists. All in first position with simple rhythms, friendly keys (all high 2s), and a variety of bowing styles, this book is the perfect companion to any elementary method.